Mott MacDonald appointed to design Delhi bus systems

Mott MacDonald’s India office has been appointed to provide
consultancy services for the design of two bus rapid transit
corridors for Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Limited
(DIMMTS – an enterprise of the Government of National Capital
Territory of Delhi). These new projects are part of the
Government’s bus rapid transit systems (BRTS) programme estimated
to be worth over £25m and through which it aims to improve the
City’s environment by enhancing the efficiency and attractiveness
of its public transport infrastructure.

DIMMTS explains, “Being at the backbone of the Delhi transport
system and serving half of passenger demand, Delhi’s current bus
systems are lacking an exclusive road based infrastructure and all
the benefits of operational planning. BRTS is an important step
forward to overcome these issues and will act as a primary feeder
system for metro users as well as a reliable, alternative and
affordable transport system for Delhi’s public. In the long run, it
will reduce the growth rate of the use of private modes of
transport, which will have an immense positive impact on both the
volume of traffic and physical environment.”

Mott MacDonald’s project team will be responsible for consultancy
services for the design of the 11 km Rajendranagar to Pragati
Maidan and 16km Kondli to Gokalpuri corridors. Their remit covers
preparation of operational and conceptual engineering plans as well
as environmental, economic and financial analysis and traffic
forecasting, in addition to an implementation strategy for
delivering the designs. Their reports are due for completion by
September 2007.

Sunmeet Singh, Mott MacDonald’s project manager said, “We are
delighted to be selected by DIMMTS for this exciting programme.
Mott MacDonald India has a wealth of transportation consultancy
expertise and we look forward to demonstrating our skills on this
prestigious initiative. Being part of a global company, we have
experts conversant with leading edge traffic simulation and
modelling software which will be employed to help meet the current
and future needs of the City.”